Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 48

Before anyone could even set foot in the investment division, they had to clear a series of cutthroat rounds just to get in.

And once inside, the real tests began-multiple rounds of strict evaluation and assessment.

Only those who survived it all would finally earn The Fitzgerald Group's investment.

If Isadora really tried to go through the official application process, there was no way she'd make it in time, and even less chance she'd survive the selection.

Isadora considered her options for a long moment.

Then, quietly, she spoke: "Victor, you said before that you'd grant me a wish. Would that cover a four-billion-dollar investment?"

"Isadora!"

She straightened instinctively, almost snapping to attention. "I'm here."

Well, well. She actually wanted to use that wish for money.

Clever girl.

That night, when she'd so casually said she'd be his woman... clearly, it meant nothing to her.

Victor's expression darkened, a sly smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "You already used your wish."

Isadora's eyes widened. "When?"

leaned closer, his lips nearly brushing her

words sending a shiver straight down

crept up Isadora's neck as memories from that

teased her mercilessly, lips and teeth tracing her skin, leaving her breathless and undone. Isadora's voice faltered. "But that night... you

of amusement in his eyes as he took in the color rising on her cheeks. "But

thought bitterly,

bit her lip, eyes clouded with regret. If she'd known, she never would have blurted out that she'd be

ask for something-whether it's a favor or just gratitude—you

gaze,

were standing so close now she could see her own reflection in his

"What

lowering his gaze to hers. "For

"Do you dare?"

and heated, the kind of tone that left no room

every nerve on edge, the fine hairs

"I-I don't want to."

"But I do."

me?" she whispered,

waist, pulling her firmly against him, his hand

him away, but it was useless. His presence